What makes Never Knew Love Like This Before by Stephanie Mills notable?

This album features the hit single 'Never Knew Love Like This Before,' which reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and became a defining track of her career. Its success helped to further establish Mills as a key figure in the soul genre during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Released in August 1980, 'Never Knew Love Like This Before' marked Stephanie Mills' transition from Broadway star to a prominent recording artist. It followed her acclaimed role in 'The Wiz,' solidifying her presence in the music industry after gaining national recognition.